RPH certification from the state of Texas required
2+ years hospital staff pharmacist experience preferred
20 hours of training in compounding sterile products preferred
Responsibilities
Ensure medications meet the highest standards
Participate in the education of patients, caregivers, and the community
Support patient safety systems
Check all available means of communication every shift
Ensure the smooth running of the pharmacy and act as a role model for staff
Maintain investigational drug records according to departmental policy
Contribute to the medication management process
Conduct discharge medication review and counseling
Benefits
Commitment to a safe and healthy workplace
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment
Engagement in patient education and community outreach
Role model opportunities for leadership and mentorship
Involvement in investigational drug studies
Full Job Description
Job Description
We are searching for a Staff Pharmacist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will promote pharmaceutical care by managing the medication process, identifying and preventing potential drug-related problems, and resolving actual drug-related problems. Additionally, you perform the duties of a registered pharmacist. All responsibilities will be performed in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (0-adult).
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Responsibilities
Ensures medications meet the highest standards
Participates in the education of patients, caregivers, and the community
Supports patient safety systems
Checks all available means of communication including e-mail, mailbox, and voicemail every shift
Ensures the smooth running of the pharmacy and acts as a role model for technicians and other pharmacists as evidenced by lack of complaints, medication incident reports, and peer review
Maintains investigational drug records according to departmental policy
Contribute to the medication management process
Conduct discharge medication review (difficult to obtain, prescription accuracy) and counseling, ensuring that patients/caregivers understand their medication therapies upon discharge
Participates in study initiation, maintenance and closure
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or Ph.D. in Pharmacy required
RPH certification from the state of Texas required
2+ years hospital staff pharmacist experience preferred
20 hours of training in compounding sterile products accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists preferred
About Texas Childrens Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital is a pediatric hospital located in Houston, Texas. The hospital was founded in 1954 and is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Texas Children's Hospital has over 4,000 employees and is one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the United States. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including cancer care, cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics. Texas Children's Hospital has been recognized as one of the best children's hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.
